Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-25
Ernhy Oh Ygai.onc.
PETERsBuRG. w., Oct. 10, 1887.

OF flrRtDiH coeiescSn Win tuo
readiuster party meme OF "a supposed That
one man would, CT could, u5urp the entire
orranization in his own interest, and that
the mower conferred upon him would be SC
manipulated as to make that one man su-
nreue dictator OF everybody and every thing
copnecled with the party.
We l)yally supported Malone as Cur
leader. because no believed that it would
benefit cur party in this State aud the coun-
try at large. but in the hard school of expe-
rience we have been convinced of our g:ea;
mistake, and now, in order to save The party
from utter destruction, we have Determined
to overthrow his selfish, iyranncSi aud un'
republican leadership. Every republican,
no matter how long, how actively and faith
fully he may have served the party, Is COM
petely ignored, and every effort is made TO
drive him cut of the party, unless lie Is Will
ing 90 sacrifice his self respect and manhood
and quietly submit to this one mans impe-
rious will IN all party matters.
conld fill O large volume With the record
of his deeds, showing how be has used tie
pa,.v's power and influence 10 advance his
own personal and political fortunes Last
wear he Issued his famous self interest
treaty of reace edict, signed as Chairman,
dc c!arins that Mr.. Gaines vas the regular
nominee for Congress in this district a
prominent republican Of this city openly op.
posed Mr.. Gaines's candidacy, and be did
not vote for him on election day. Thereby,
according TO Mahonc's ruling, be became
bolter and party disorganizer. Not long
thereafter the State committee was called to
meet al Mabone's private residence, and at
his suggestion this identical person was
elected member CT the State executive
committee, the highest and NEST response.
bic poation in the party councils, although
not so regarded under the present sutCcrs:lc
leadership.
Mr.. c. c. Clarke for many years was the
faithful and efficient secretary Of the state
committee At all the State conventions OF
the readjuster and republican parties held
during The past eight years he has neen rec
cgn;zed 90 The State committees secretary,
acd moro polite, Industrious, attentive aud
competent ollicer, or worthy pas!y member
that the chairman became dispeaaed with
him for some private reason, aud tnereupon
he was summary dismissed and another
appointed to the place.
Mshone acts upon The IDEA that he is the
party, and ell that is required in order TO re-
csive the party's favor is Ut all times, anG
under all circumstances, TO agree with him
ic everything, AID 10 i1e submissive TO his
arrogant will.
What has been done with The large cam
paien fund placed il Mahone's hand Since
1880 rs has collected 10 this Slate from OF
flee holders. and received in contributions
from Northern republicans, ut the lowest
estimate, 500 600. In the disbursement OF
this money he has unbusningly usurped mo-:
only the Offices OF secretary and treasurer OF
the State committee, hut also the right and
power vested III the State executive con-
ni;tea to handle The same, and he las never
rendered an account to the committee, CT
any one, showing what disposition be has
mado OF it. Being the sole custodian and
d:saurser of the p4rty's fund he has always
placed it wherein his immaculate Judgment,
il woniG do The most good for tho Malone
party"
How has he disposed OF the federal pat
ronage? ArrogaDtiy assuming that it be-
!ongei exclusively TO himself, that every Of
Zee under the Government. from he highest
collector ship to the dollar post office, was his
private property, be do!oi out places with
an JUNCTION most gieeful to himself, because
solid Mahone'' political workers were be
ing located in every section OF the State.
AD examination CT tho record dscloaes the
fact that, with but very few EXCEPTIONS.
only his special advocates and aqorltts
were provided Tor, in wilfu disregard CT
the just claims Of faithful, worthy and intel
ligent republicans, and Endorsements as to
character, fitness and worth from tho lead.
ing republicans Of The State counted for
naught against his own perverted determ.
intion for MS personal preferences. Manned
soldiers, honest and capable, and sadly in
.11.,-, fF1 x,.tfh
naughty indifference, while the son and
coachmau of this wealthy au,ocrat drew
thousands of dollars from the Scnaies APP
preparation, both having been provided
with lucrative places.
The demands made in The party's name
upon the Office holders for contributions to
bis campaign fund. by his plan Of assess
ments, w>oro cruel and eXactiDg, and TO illus.
trate to what an extent this power was exer
cised, need only mention the fact that a
certain postmaster in this State was rtquir
ed, and be did add 10 the campaign Iund
81 ,0u0 before he got the oil 0.
He has attempted TO make political CAPT.
lal under cover CT tie Blair Educational
bill, and it is now 10 order to tear oT this
mask. When this measure was first put
upon its passage in the Senate he Geliber
ately abserted himself and refused 10 vote
upon The question. Efforts have been made
10 excuse him for this gross neglect OF duty,
and it has been alleged that at tbs time the
vote vas beirg recorded in the Senate he
wGs unexpectedly called 30 the department
on important public business. This is not
true. Tho facts are, during the calling Of
the ayes and nays upon the passage of the
bill he was sulking III committee room Of
the Senate, and just before the said vote
was taken he sent for republican western
Senator, 10 whom be gave bis reasons for be
ing opposed to the bill and Why he would
not vote for it. Under pressure he voted
for the bill duiipg the Forty Congress.
1t is, however, well known to the republican
opponents of the measure that he was really
opposed to its passage.
have never knowingly given republicans
bsd advice, and i'll were not satisfied that
this lone man" is conducting the campaign
for his own advancement ard against the